Council tenant is an electric winner
A lucky council tenant is feeling toasty after winning a kitchen hamper as part of an initiative to encourage tennants to take out insurance.Yvonne Wootton, of Barbaras Close, Maltby, entered the...
View ArticleVintage journey as Alan retires
An ambulance worker who has served the Worksop community for 37 years travelled to his retirement party in true vintage style.Alan Whyles, 63, stepped aboard a classic 1970s ambulance as he prepared to...
View ArticleNew play parks for Carlton families
Carlton is set to benefit from two new play parks this year, following a £150,000 investment from Bassetlaw Council.The authority will start work on new play provision on Lime Tree Avenue in the next...
View ArticleRSPCA appeal for information after dead greyhound found dumped in Whitwell...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after the body of a thin greyhound was found dumped in layby in Whitwell Common, Highwood Lane, near to a wood called Gorse Covert.The incident in Whitwell was...
View ArticleCharity Boost - SLIDESHOW
Kind-hearted folk in the Worksop area have been busy donating money to worthwhile causes across the district.Click on the play button to view a SLIDESHOW.To purchase any of the photographs click here...
View ArticleWorksop dad jailed for gun toting taxi robbery
A young dad who robbed a Worksop taxi driver at gunpoint to get cash for drugs has been jailed.Adam Revill, 20, of Lincoln Street, Worksop, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court today (Friday 1st March...
View ArticleAston man admits thefts
An Aston man stole over £2,000 worth of metal from his former employers, a court heard.James Robinson, 22, of Eagle View, admitted committing the thefts between 14th November last year and 10th...
View ArticleRaising a glass to annual sloe gin contest
It’s serious business deciding between the many entries in the annual Shireoaks Sloe Gin Competition. But someone has to do it. A panel of judges sipped, swirled and sniffed their way through this...
View ArticleCouncil responds to parking criticism from road users
Frustrated drivers have called on the council to explain what it is doing to combat illegal parking at a town centre danger spot.Bassetlaw Council launched a crackdown on people parking on double...
View ArticleWin! Oz flick merchandise
We have teamed up with Worksop Savoy Cinema to offer one lucky reader merchandise for the The Great and Powerful which is out in cinemas on 8th March.Send your name and phone number to...
View ArticleA chance for sport grants
Sports groups across Bassetlaw will be invited to bid for cash as part of a major £100,000 project to boost sports provision in the district.The Club Changer scheme will allow groups to bid for grants...
View ArticleShoppers turn to local butchers
PUBLIC confidence has increased in local butchers in the wake of the horsemeat scandal - say Worksop firms and customers.Town centre butchers have reported a significant increase in business since it...
View ArticleHoedown in aid of Rotherham Hospice
Grab a partner, dust off the cowboy hat and raise funds for Rotherham Hospice at the Hospice Hoedown.The Hoedown is on Friday 15th March at the Phoenix Sports Club in Brinsworth and will feature local...
View ArticleChild abuse victims need voice
Veterans from the Arctic convoys and Bomber Command are being recognised for their sacrifice and service with a new medal that will be available in a few weeks time.Following a public campaign, which I...
View ArticleHelp For Heroes donation
Help For Heroes were celebrating recently when the charity received a cheque for £1,300 from the Lyric Theatre in Dinnington.Graham and Anne Mitchell and members of the Graham Mitchell Presents...
View ArticleVintage feel at new tearoom
A lifelong love of baking led a South Anston woman to open up her own tearoom recreating afternoons spent with your granny.After years working in domestic violence, Lesley Taylor decided to follow her...
View ArticleShaping future of services for adults
Organisations from across Rotherham are being invited to help to shape the future of help and support services for adults.Rotherham Council is hosting an event next month to involve providers of care...
View Article400 jobs at risk at Barlborough plant
AROUND 400 jobs are at risk in the area after Tesco announced plans this week to close its distribution centre in Barlborough.The supermarket giant is restructuring its distribution system in the UK,...
View ArticleFire destroys large area of grass in Creswell
Hundreds of metres of grass in Creswell have been destroyed by fire.Firefighters were called to Elmton Close shortly after 7pm on Sunday evening.Crews from Bolsover and Staveley spent around 40 minutes...
View ArticleBusy weekend for firefighters
Firefighters had a busy weekend dealing with several fires around the region.A shed fire broke out in Lime Tree Avenue around 9.30pm on Saturday evening.Firefighters were at the scene around an hour...
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